Music at Madden's #50 | Sinéad Willox: The Songs of Ulster, Coming Home & Following Your Musical Dream

Singer Sinéad Willox joins Lynette Fay in the snug at Madden's to celebrate the release of her acclaimed debut album, Seoda Uladh (Jewels of Ulster). Growing up on the Armagh–Tyrone border, Sinéad reflects on a childhood steeped in traditional music, the extraordinary influence of the legendary Cór Gaeilge at St Joseph's Convent, Donaghmore, and how moving away from home for 16 years ultimately deepened her connection to Ulster's songs and traditions. They discuss:The inspiration behind Seoda Uladh and choosing one song from every county in UlsterRecording with Seán Óg Graham and an all-star cast of traditional musiciansPerforming in Blood Upon the Rose and the incredible amateur drama scene in South Tyrone and North ArmaghGrowing up in bands, competitions and choir lifeReturning home to raise a family and rediscovering her passion for singingPassing traditional music on to the next generation through Armagh Pipers ClubWhy it's never too late to chase a lifelong dreamA heartfelt conversation about home, identity, community and the songs that continue to shape us.🎵 Music at Madden's is recorded live in the snug at Madden's Bar, Belfast, celebrating the people, stories and traditions at the heart of Irish traditional music.#MusicAtMaddens #SinéadWillox #TraditionalMusic #IrishMusic #Ulster #FolkMusic #SeodaUladh #LynetteFay #MaddensBar #Belfast #Armagh #IrishCulture